NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Player Moves & Injuries
The Nuggets espn.com are bolstering their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones. The Warriors espn.com announced that Stephen Curry will sit out at least the next five games due to his persistent right knee issue. The Pelicans espn.com forward Zion Williamson "tweaked his ankle" and was forced to leave Saturday's win over the Jazz in the second quarter. The Grizzlies espn.com second-year center Zach Edey is set to undergo another surgery on his ailing left ankle and his return is to be determined.
Team Performance & Standings
Entering January espn.com, the Cavaliers were stuck in a play-in spot. They've since racked up the best record in the NBA and added an 11-time All-Star. The Knicks espn.com held a streaking Spurs team to just 89 points in a dominant showing Sunday. The Lakers espn.com secured a win that capped LeBron James' father-daughter road trip with his daughter Zhuri. The Thunder espn.com signed former Iowa forward Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract while waiving guard Buddy Boeheim.
Controversies & Ejections
Thunder guard Lu Dort espn.com was called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected from Friday night's game after appearing to trip Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who called the play "an unnecessary move." Trae Young espn.com, set to make his Wizards debut Thursday vs. Utah, was ejected for leaving the bench in Monday's loss to Houston.
Player Updates
James Harden espn.com, still dealing from a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand, made a successful return for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. The Warriors espn.com star Stephen Curry has yet to advance to court work in his rehab from persistent right knee issues, acknowledging he'll be out a "little longer." Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis espn.com will miss a fourth straight game due to general illness.
Contract News
The Warriors espn.com signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension on Saturday, sources told ESPN.